In response to Day 9 of the Lenten Lamentations devotional, we are sharing a song of lament, written by Michael Kim-Eubanks. Many thanks to Michael for sharing his art generously with us during this Lenten journey.

Creator, you hovered over the watersWhen all was dark and formless You spoke and there was life Creator, you took the dust and formed us Breathed on us and made us Your Spirit gave us life

And they said, “Fuck your breath” When they watched you bleed to death They said, “Fuck your breath” When they watched you bleed to death

King Jesus, how long? How long, how long, how long? King Jesus, how long? How long, how long, how long? Will strange fruit be in season Will you comply with treason Jesus, how long, how long, how long?

Spirit, you came down to Mary Gave to her a baby His name was Emmanuel Spirit, you fell on Him in the water You drove Him to the desert Gave Him power to call forth the kingdom

And they said, “Fuck your breath” When they sent him to hang to death They said, “Fuck your breath” When they sent him to hang to death

King Jesus, how long? How long, how long, how long,How long, how long, how long,How long, how long, how long? Til the Kingdom comes in fullness Til you make your home among us King Jesus, how long?How long, how long, how long?

King Jesus, how long,How long, how long, how long,While we wait show us your crossYour cross, your cross, your cross